School of Health and Human Services Blog

A holiday gift from SHHS to our veterans and their loved ones Veterans and their families, along with current and perspective students and SHHS faculty and staff experienced a unique event on December 6 at the Rolling Horse Ranch in Ramona, California.   The horse training event featured horseman Brad Myers from Operation Silver Spurs (OSS).   Attendees were introduced to OSS's horse training approach to connect with their warrior spirit, renew their leadership roles, and learn that horses and fellow humans “will have their six” (have their back).   A lecture and demonstration of working with horses was given with Rolling Horse Ranch horse Rusty.   Participants learned a new “CODE” of how to handle the challenges and opportunities that life as a veteran or those who support them can use to better their journey in life.   After the presentation, participants interacted with the horses at the ranch and enjoyed lunch provided by the university. ...

The end of November was a busy time for faculty and students in the Departments of Community Health and Health Sciences in regards to research.   Several research papers were presented at the 142nd Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Public Health Association ( APHA ) in New Orleans.   SHHS Faculty members Marie Boman-Davis, Gina Piane, Brandon Eggleston, Ellen Kaye Gehrke, and Michael Myers all made presentations at the prestigious conference.    Dr. Gehrke talks research at the integrative, complementary and traditional health practices poster session at APHA 2014.  Dr. Eggleston can be seen in the upper left talking to conference attendees as well. Dr. Gehrke and Dr. Myers pose in front of their APHA poster on Heart Rate Variability.